1. (a)

   1. (1) Application forms for classification as geologist-in-training are the same as those for registration as a geologist.
   2. (2) The applicant for geologist-in-training classification shall complete the entire application except for describing professional experience and shall not include professional references.
   3. (3) Upon completion of experience requirements at a later date, the applicant shall then notify the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists.
   4. (4) He or she will be sent another application form upon which he or she may detail his or her professional geologic experience as required for registration as a professional geologist.
   5. (5) All reference letters as required in the application, except those pertaining to professional competence, should be forwarded for geologist-in-training classification.
   6. (6) Reference letters pertaining to professional competence shall be forwarded at such time as the applicant applies for registration as a professional geologist.

2. (b) Application for classification as a geologist-in-training shall be:

   1. (1) Filed on a form prescribed by the board;
   2. (2) Filed at the office of the board; and
   3. (3) Subscribed and certified under penalty of law.

3. (c) Examination.

   1. (1) Upon passing Part I (Fundamentals of Geology) of the ASBOG test in 17 CAR § 290-301, the applicant shall receive the geologist-in-training classification.
   2. (2) If the applicant has taken Part I of the ASBOG test prior to January 1, 1997 for registration in another state the board may accept the test score based on a completed application.

Codification Notes: "ASBOG" means the National Association of State Boards of Geology.